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    Prouincia (en. Province)

    /pɾo.βin.sja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Territory that is part of a country and has a local government.
    The province of Barcelona has a rich cultural history.
    La provincia de Barcelona tiene una rica historia cultural.
    Region or area of a country that traditionally has distinct characteristics.
    Many tropical fruits are grown in the coastal province.
    En la provincia costera se cultivan muchas frutas tropicales.
    In some contexts, it may refer to a part of the territory that is not the capital.
    Economic development in the province has been impressive in recent years.
    El desarrollo económico en la provincia ha sido impresionante en los últimos años.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'provincia', which denotes a territory under specific authority.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distant province
    Refers to a region far from the capital.
    provincia lejana
    life in the provinces
    A lifestyle that develops in non-urban areas.
    vida en provincias
    provincial development
    Economic and social growth in regions outside the metropolitan areas.
    desarrollo provincial

    Related Words

    provincial
    Relating to a province.
    provincial
    provincialism
    Attitude or spirit characteristic of a province.
    provincialismo

    Slang Meanings

    To speak in a provincial manner
    Sometimes uses a provincial tone when expressing himself.
    A veces usa un tono de provincia cuando se expresa.
    To be from a less urbanized area
    He is from the provinces, so he sometimes doesn't understand the city trends.
    Él es de provincia, por lo que a veces no entiende las modas de la ciudad.